HEAVEN HELP THE WORKING GIRL
(Harlan Howard)


Norma Jean - 1967


"Good morning, Sir, what'll you have?"
That's how I start my day
I spend nearly half my life
In this little dim cafe
I listen to their troubles
I try to be their friend
But heaven help the working girl
In a world that's run by men

Oh, heaven help the working girl
The goin' gets rough in this old world
Filled with men who spend their time
Tellin' lies, breathin' sighs 
Gettin' wise, havin' cries
And drinkin' too much wine

(Instrumental Break)

"Thank you, Sir, you're very kind,
I think I'll pass this time
We'd both be sorry if I did,
Go home to your wife and your kids"
It's just the bottle talkin' 
I'm familiar with that sound
Oh, heaven help the working girl
Till true love comes around

Oh, heaven help the working girl
The goin' gets rough in this old world
Filled with men who spend their time
Tellin' lies, breathin' sighs
Gettin' wise, havin' cries
And drinkin' too much wine







(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2011)